June 20, 2018 Pioneer Movement
COLORADO SPRINGS (DU/CSCAA) - The University of Denver men's and women's swimming and diving programs were recognized by the College Swimming and Diving Association of America on Tuesday, as both programs received CSCAA Scholar Swim and Dive Team honors for their academic success during the second half of the season, the coaches' association announced. Denver was one of 96 institutions to earn the award for both the men's and women's programs.
The Pioneer women finished in a tie for 34th in the country in team grade point average with a 3.58, and were one of 174 teams to earn the award on the women's Division I side. DU's women finished sixth in grade point average in the fall quarter/semester.
Denver's men were one of 97 Division I teams in the country to qualify for the honor, finishing with a 3.20 team grade point average, good for 51st in the country.
For a team to be considered, it must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) as defined by the institution. The team grade point average includes all eligible varsity student-athletes. The CSCAA will announce its individual Scholar All-Americans next week.
About the CSCAA: Founded in 1922, the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) - the oldest organization of college coaches in America -is a professional organization of college swimming and diving coaches dedicated to serving and providing leadership for the advancement of the sport of swimming & diving at the collegiate level.
ALUMNI GIVING CHALLENGE
The University of Denver is holding an alumni giving challenge for the 2017-2018 season in an effort to increase student-athlete alumni participation in the Denver Athletics Annual Fund. The sport with the highest percentage of alumni participation will receive an additional $10,000 of support through the generosity of an anonymous donor. Alumni can make a gift online, by calling 303-871-2388 during normal business hours or by sending a check to:
Athletics Development Office
Attn: Kaley Rickert
2201 E. Asbury Avenue
Denver, CO 80208
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